HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-24 Public Comment - A. Yonke - Emma Bode for City CommissionFrom:angela yonke
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Emma Bode for City Commission
Date:Monday, June 3, 2024 6:47:45 PM
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To whom it may concern,
I am writing in support of Emma Bode being appointed to the City Commission.
I believe Emma to be exceedingly competent and qualified for this position. She is passionate for local government
and has seen and helped implement several initiatives during her organizing and work on the Sustainability Board.
Emma has demonstrated an ability to see issues from all sides, maintain a neutral position when hearing arguments,
bring important questions to the conversation, and be fair in systematic analysis of situations. She would be a much
needed infusion of a young person’s perspective to the commission. I believe she would represent a population of
Bozeman which the commission is currently lacking and would advocate for the rights and concerns of the queer,
under-housed, student, and environmentally-focused constituents of Bozeman. Her background training in conflict
resolution, de-escalation, management of campaigns, and nonprofit organizing are valuable assets to her
appointment. Problem solving, effective communication, and Emma’s attention to detail stand out as important
elements to their core character and most important skills relevant to this position.
Aside from all of Emma’s many professional qualifications, they are a personable, friendly, likable, articulate, and
all-around amazing person to be around. She can effectively communicate with anyone she meets and find common
ground seemingly with anyone. I think if appointed, Emma could bring about real change and effectiveness to the
commission.
Thank you for your time,
Angela Yonke
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